From one fair to another! This week, from Monday, July 28, to Saturday, Aug. 2, the Osceola County Fair takes place in Evart. Hundreds of locals will gather at the fairgrounds to enjoy the midway, watch grandstand events, or see the 4-H shows.

For those planning to attend the fair, here are 10 things to know:

1. Parking is free.
   • There is no admission or parking fee to attend the Osceola County Fair. The fairgrounds are located at 101 N. Recreation Ave. in Evart.
2. Wait until Wednesday for the midway.
   • The Sunrise Side Entertainment Midway will be open from Wednesday through Saturday, 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Armbands for each session cost $10.
3. Watch five different pulling events.
   • From Monday to Saturday, five pulling events will take place in the grandstands. All pulls start at 7 p.m., except for the first horse pull on Saturday, July 26, at 6 p.m. Here’s the schedule:  
     • Saturday, July 26: Michigan Heavyweight Horse Pull  
     • Monday, July 28: Garden Tractor Pull  
     • Wednesday, July 30: Dynamometer Pony Pull  
     • Thursday, July 31: Antique Tractor Pull  
     • Saturday, Aug. 2: Truck and Tractor Pulls
4. Grandstand event admission is $10.
   • Tickets for adults cost $10 for any grandstand event all week. Children under 10 attend for free.
5. Exhibit building and vendor areas open Tuesday.
   • Both will open at 1 p.m. starting Tuesday, July 29, and run daily until about 9 p.m. through Saturday. Pricing for vendors may vary.
6. There are two separate animal auctions.
   • The auctions are split into small and large animal classifications. The small animal auction, including chickens, rabbits, and goats, is on Thursday, July 31, at 6 p.m. The large animal auction, including livestock, is on Friday, Aug. 1, at 6 p.m. Both auctions include a buyers’ dinner at 5 p.m. before the auction begins.
7. Ag Olympics are on Saturday night.
   • The annual event will be at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2. This event showcases fun competitions for youth fair exhibitors.
8. Eat delicious chicken for a good cause.
   • At noon on Wednesday, July 30, the Evart Lions Club will host a chicken barbecue. Lunch costs $15 and includes half a chicken, potato salad, a roll, and beans or coleslaw.
9. Kids can bring their dancing shoes.
   • On Wednesday night in the tent by the poultry building, youth exhibitors and attendees can enjoy an open dance floor. The event begins around 7 p.m.
10. Showmanship slated for Saturday afternoon.
    • Around 2 p.m., showmanship awards will be presented. Scores for showmanship are based on Official Michigan 4-H rules.

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